Job Details

At HeadStart, we aim to stimulate students’ minds and encourage them to push beyond perceived traditional academic boundaries. It is our intention that through employing dedicated, enthusiastic and inspiring teachers, we will enthuse all our students to reach their potential and exceed expectations. We deliver a well-rounded personalised educational experience. We pride ourselves on being a community school, emphasising individual learning.

HeadStart is based in the centre of Phuket Island and gained ‘International School’ status in 2010, and is a fully accredited International School with The Education Development Trust. In our most recent inspection, we were awarded the International Schools Quality Mark (ISQM) with accreditors recognising the school to be a ‘Good School with Outstanding Features’.

Our curriculum is based on the EYFS, national curriculum of England, and we offer Cambridge & Pearson qualifications in secondary school, including IGCSEs, A Levels, and BTECs.

The school's main campus at Chaofah has 960 students and is oversubscribed in most year groups. From August 2025, we will expand our Upper School site and provision to make 'HeadStart College' the premier educational institution in the South of Thailand.

In August 2023, we opened a new campus in the north of the island, Cherngtalay. Having started as a one-form Foundation and Primary school, our Cherngtalay Campus is now a three-form entry Foundation, Primary and Secondary School (KS3 only) for up to 500 students.

Deputy Head of Foundation  (Chaofah City campus)

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, dedicated and inspirational Deputy Head of Foundation Stage (EYFS) to join our Foundation & Primary leadership team at the Chaofah City campus from August 2026.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Foundation & Primary and other senior leaders to support the strategic development and day-to-day leadership of the Foundation Stage. They will help to maintain an environment that secures excellent teaching and learning, robust assessment procedures, effective data tracking, high standards of achievement and outstanding pastoral care across the EYFS.

We are looking for a highly committed leader with drive, energy and passion, who will model outstanding early years practice and inspire our teachers and deputy teachers. The ideal candidate will demonstrate empathy, strong communication skills, emotional intelligence, and the ability to build positive relationships with staff, parents and students. A good sense of humour and an excellent work ethic are essential.

Requirements / Application Details

Essential Requirements:

• Excellent knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework
• A proven track record of successful leadership in EYFS (e.g., EYFS Coordinator, Phase Leader, Assistant Head, Deputy Head or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of early childhood development, pedagogy and continuous provision
• Experience leading assessment, data tracking and curriculum development
• At least five years’ successful teaching experience within the EYFS
• Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university
• Recognised teaching qualification: BEd, PGCE, iPGCE or equivalent
• Fluent English speaker
• Previous experience in an international school environment
• Experience teaching English as an Additional Language learners

Desirable Requirements:

• Leadership qualifications such as NPQSL or NPQH
• Experience in delivering or leading systematic phonics programmes such as Little Wandle
• Experience mentoring or coaching staff

Remuneration Package

(Full details of the salary package and terms and conditions will be sent to short-listed candidates)

• Private medical insurance
• 4-year renewable contract
• Significant end-of-contract bonuses
• School places for dependents

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